2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Demaryius Thomas

Strengths:

Very big frame

Great bulk and strength

Elite blocker; very physical

Good hands at LOS to get off jam

High points football at apex

Difficult to bring down; strong runner

Uses body to shield opponents from ball

Willing to go over the middle

Weaknesses:

Extremely poor route runner

Too straight up when going into breaks; doesn’t sell

Struggles to separate

Below average speed

Inconsistent hands

Loses focus

Lacks deep speed

Lacks agility

Unimpressive vision after catch

Limited upside

Summary: I just don’t see a natural receiver whatsoever when I put on tape of Thomas, who is considering declaring for the 2010 NFL Draft as a junior after his big season. He lacks speed and there is simply too much development needed to warrant a high second-round pick. Don’t buy the hype. Thomas is a projected third-to-fourth-round pick.

Player Comparison: Michael Clayton. Clayton occasionally loses focus and lacks the speed to be a playmaker in the NFL; both set the tone as run blockers.

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